Born in Rome,
Vincenzo Latronico studied philosophy at the University of Milan and has since published numerous books in Italian, including
The Conspiracy of Doves and
Gymnastics and Revolution. In addition to his own writing, he has also translated the work of many writers into Italian including work by George Orwell, Oscar Wilde, and Alexander Dumas. He lives in Milan.
Sophie Hughes is a translator of Spanish and Italian literature. Her translation of
The Remainder by Alia Trabucco Zerán was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2019, and her translation of Fernanda Melchor's
Hurricane Season was shortlisted for the same prize. Her writing and translations have appeared in
McSweeney's, The Guardian, The Paris Review, The White Review, Frieze and
The New York Times. She lives in the United Kingdom.